Peer Support Worker

Helsingin kaupunki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage-subsidized contract

Job summary

Helsingin kaupunki seeks a Vertaisohjaaja to support rehabilitation communities. You will work with professionals, lead and participate in group discussions, and apply trauma-informed approaches.

Requirements include Finnish language proficiency, peer mentoring experience in addiction rehabilitation, health clearances, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. On completion, extensive training opportunities are offered; wage-subsidized contract applies.

Qualifications

• Finnish language proficiency (spoken and written)
• Experience as a peer mentor in addiction rehabilitation
• Vaccination against infectious diseases and TB screening as per law
• Unemployed Helsinki resident meeting eligibility criteria for wage subsidy
• Clean background in addiction recovery
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Extensive training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in group discussions and activities within rehabilitation communities
• Work alongside professionals in rehabilitation communities
• Consider trauma-informed care in all interactions
• Meet language and health requirements

Skills

Finnish language proficiency (spoken &

Peer mentoring experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Vertaisohjaaja description in English would mirror the Finnish text above, detailing responsibilities, requirements, and the supportive, recovery-focused nature of the role.

The candidate will work alongside professionals in rehabilitation communities, lead and participate in group discussions and activities, consider trauma-informed care, and meet language and health requirements.

A wage-subsidized contract applies, with interview slots in weeks 36-37.

• Finnish language proficiency (spoken and written)
• Experience as a peer mentor in addiction rehabilitation
• Vaccination against infectious diseases and TB screening as per law
• Unemployed Helsinki resident meeting eligibility criteria for wage subsidy
• Clean background in addiction recovery
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Extensive training opportunities